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Quiz about Special Day NFL Players
Quiz about Special Day NFL Players

Special Day NFL Players Trivia Quiz


All multiple choice about players born on special days of the year. Good luck. :)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Nightmare
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
332,184
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
782
Awards
Top 5% quiz!
Last 3 plays: Guest 96 (3/10), Guest 47 (8/10), Guest 205 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. There were hearts everywhere on this Valentine's Day in 1972 when this future quarterback was born. He played most of his career with the Patriots, and even threw 400 pass completions in one season. Who is this that wore the number 11? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. April Fools? Not in 1965 when this future NFL defensive end was born with stars hovering around his head. Who was this first round pick that was a 12-season Cowboy, and wore the 77 on his back? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This 1967 New Year's baby grew up to be a Hall of Fame linebacker with the Chiefs for 11 seasons. After putting his number 58 jersey in the closet after the 1999 season, he would never wear it on the field again. He died of a massive blood clot in February 2000. Who was this great linebacker? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This Hall of Fame running back was born on July 4, 1942. He played his entire nine-season career wearing the number 44 with the Broncos. Who was this sixth round pick out of Syracuse? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This Valentine's Day baby was born with loving hearts in 1978. He was drafted out of East Carolina in the fourth round. He began his quarterbacking career with the Jaguars in 2002, and was still taking their snaps in 2010. Who is this that wore the number 9? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. There were additional fireworks in the sky on this July 4 day in 1943. This future career New York Jet running back was born in Augusta, Georgia. He was an AFL rookie in 1966. He was there wearing the number 32 when Joe Namath 'guaranteed' their Super Bowl win against the Colts. Who is this running back? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This 1946 Christmas baby would grow up to be a Hall of Fame running back who wore the number 39. He would rush for 1000 yards three times in his career, and in one season was one of two 1000-yard rushers on the same team. Who is this running back? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. It was not an April Fools Day joke when this 'jumbo' baby and future offensive tackle was born in 1965. He later grew up and played at Michigan, then was drafted by the New York Giants in 1988. He played eight seasons with the Giants, then six with the Jets. What is the last name of this player who wore the number 76? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This 1973 Valentine's Day born quarterback began his life with hearts all around him, and died with hearts all around him in 2009. He took snaps for the Oilers from 1995-2005, then retired as a Raven in 2007. Who is this that was full of air? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The parents of this 1945 baby would hear jingles and bells on Christmas Day, when this future Pro Bowl player was born. They would later see snakes when he played for Alabama, and was drafted to the NFL by the Raiders in 1968. Which quarterback was this that donned the number 12? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. There were hearts everywhere on this Valentine's Day in 1972 when this future quarterback was born. He played most of his career with the Patriots, and even threw 400 pass completions in one season. Who is this that wore the number 11?

Answer: Drew Bledsoe

Drew began his career with New England in 1993. In only his second season, he threw 400 completions for 4555 yards and 25 touchdowns. He played with the Bills from 2002-2004, then retired with the Cowboys after two more seasons.
2. April Fools? Not in 1965 when this future NFL defensive end was born with stars hovering around his head. Who was this first round pick that was a 12-season Cowboy, and wore the 77 on his back?

Answer: Jim Jeffcoat

Jeffcoat played with the Cowboys from 1983-1994. He also played in three Buffalo seasons before retiring. Jim had two interceptions in his career, both returned for touchdowns. He hit the century mark in tackles in 1989.
3. This 1967 New Year's baby grew up to be a Hall of Fame linebacker with the Chiefs for 11 seasons. After putting his number 58 jersey in the closet after the 1999 season, he would never wear it on the field again. He died of a massive blood clot in February 2000. Who was this great linebacker?

Answer: Derrick Thomas

Derrick became an immediate starter in his rookie season in 1989. He led the league with 20 sacks in 1990, and was a Pro Bowler nine times in his career. The Hall of Fame inducted Thomas in 2009.
4. This Hall of Fame running back was born on July 4, 1942. He played his entire nine-season career wearing the number 44 with the Broncos. Who was this sixth round pick out of Syracuse?

Answer: Floyd Little

Floyd played from 1967-1975. He led the league in 1973 with 12 rushing touchdowns, and scored 43 from the ground in his career. He had a career rushing average of 3.9 yards per carry. The hall inducted him in 2010.
5. This Valentine's Day baby was born with loving hearts in 1978. He was drafted out of East Carolina in the fourth round. He began his quarterbacking career with the Jaguars in 2002, and was still taking their snaps in 2010. Who is this that wore the number 9?

Answer: David Garrard

Born in New Jersey, Garrard had a great season in 2007, throwing 18 touchdowns and having only three intercepted. He threw for over 3500 yards in 2008 and 2009.
6. There were additional fireworks in the sky on this July 4 day in 1943. This future career New York Jet running back was born in Augusta, Georgia. He was an AFL rookie in 1966. He was there wearing the number 32 when Joe Namath 'guaranteed' their Super Bowl win against the Colts. Who is this running back?

Answer: Emerson Boozer

Boozer was a 10-season Jet from 1966-1975. He led the league in rushing touchdowns in his second season. Emerson was drafted 46th in the AFL Draft in 1966, and 98th by the Steelers in the 1966 NFL Draft.
7. This 1946 Christmas baby would grow up to be a Hall of Fame running back who wore the number 39. He would rush for 1000 yards three times in his career, and in one season was one of two 1000-yard rushers on the same team. Who is this running back?

Answer: Larry Csonka

Larry made his name with the Miami Dolphins, although he played in three seasons with the Giants. In 1972, the year of the Dolphins perfect season, he rushed for 1117 yards while teammate Mercury Morris rushed for 1000. Csonka was a five-time Pro Bowler and had 68 touchdowns in his 11 seasons. He was inducted into the hall in 1987.
8. It was not an April Fools Day joke when this 'jumbo' baby and future offensive tackle was born in 1965. He later grew up and played at Michigan, then was drafted by the New York Giants in 1988. He played eight seasons with the Giants, then six with the Jets. What is the last name of this player who wore the number 76?

Answer: Elliott

John Stuart "Jumbo" Elliott protected quarterbacks in the likes of Phil Simms, Frank Reich, Chad Pennington, and Vinny Testaverde. Jumbo was a 1993 Pro Bowler. He caught one touchdown pass in 2000.
9. This 1973 Valentine's Day born quarterback began his life with hearts all around him, and died with hearts all around him in 2009. He took snaps for the Oilers from 1995-2005, then retired as a Raven in 2007. Who is this that was full of air?

Answer: Steve McNair

Steve "Air" McNair had six 3000-yard passing seasons with the Oilers. In July 2009, amongst a shroud of controversy, McNair's life was over when he was shot by a female acquaintance.
10. The parents of this 1945 baby would hear jingles and bells on Christmas Day, when this future Pro Bowl player was born. They would later see snakes when he played for Alabama, and was drafted to the NFL by the Raiders in 1968. Which quarterback was this that donned the number 12?

Answer: Kenny Stabler

Kenny "The Snake" Stabler made his name with the Raiders from 1970-1979. He also played with the Oilers and retired as a Saint in 1984. He had two 3000-yard passing seasons, the first in his last season with the Raiders, then second in his first season with the Oilers in 1980.
Source: Author Nightmare

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